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Our project exploring the governance and regulation of neural organoids has advanced with a roundtable event attended by researchers and regulatory experts from across this diverse and interdisciplinary area of research.

Professor Emma Cave, Chair of our Working Group on embryo models, explains more about the complexities involved in developing an ethical approach to regulation of this research.

We are seeking expert opinions on areas where ethical guidance is needed in research using neural organoids.

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics would like to welcome a new UK Code of Practice that has been developed to support researchers working with stem cell-based embryo models.

Danielle Hamm, Director of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, summarises ttop points made during a workshop we hosted exploring the emerging ethical implications of engineering biology.

Frances Flinter, Council Member and Chair of the our reproduction, parenthood and families Advisory Group explores the timeliness and purpose of our embryo models project.

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) has published a policy briefing note identifying key ethical considerations raised by neural organoid research and areas where further ethical guidance, policy and regulatory decisions could be needed.

We are conducting a rapid review project to assess and advise on the ethical and regulatory issues raised by research using human stem cell-based embryo models.

NCOB Chair, Professor Dave Archard, explores the ethics of synthetic embryos following the recent announcement that scientists have successfully created ‘embryo models’ (sometimes called ‘synthetic’ human embryos) using single living stem cells.

It has been reported in the media that a small number of babies have been born in the UK following the use of mitochondrial DNA transfer techniques.

A debate takes place in the House of Lords today recognising 2018 as the 40th anniversary of the bir…